Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Trauma & Orthopaedic Team at Scarborough & Bridlington Hospital.

We're looking for a dynamic Specialty Doctor to join us.

The team currently consists of 8 Orthopaedic surgeons providing on call, trauma and elective services at Scarborough & Bridlington Hospitals. We have a 20 bedded trauma ward on the Scarborough site, a 16 bedded elective ward, a busy outpatient department adjacent to A&E and several outreach outpatient clinics. We have an established multi-disciplinary team working alongside the surgeons, including Extended Scope Physiotherapists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners. Generally we would expect you to be working between 5 and 6 clinical sessions per week, whilst on their elective weeks with 10 sessions of trauma activity (the trauma week).

Staffing

8 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 5 Specialty Doctors, 2 Specialist training posts, 2 Core Surgical doctors, 2 FY1 Doctors.

Candidates must have full GMC Registration, while a familiarity with issues of service organisation and development would be particularly advantageous.

The recruitment programme for this position will take place over one day (please note that shortlisted candidates will need to be available to attend the Trust on all of the required dates.

Main duties of the job

The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients within the trust area.

• To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor.
• To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.
• To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
• On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's Corporate Induction.
• To participate in the Trust's statutory and mandatory training programme.
• To fully participate in the Consultant Peer Support Scheme and ensure personal attendance, when invited, at the Consultant Development Programme during your first year in post.
• To be responsible for the clinical management of in and outpatients under your care.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-8228899-SAS-S-S-NR

Job locations

Scarborough

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role is based at Scarborough hospital.

For more information please see the job description attached

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.

Disability Confident and Mindful Employer

The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.

Job description Job responsibilities The role is based at Scarborough hospital. For more information please see the job description attached Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us. Disability Confident and Mindful Employer The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCS or equivalent
• ATLS or equivalent
• Registered with and holder of license to practise with the General Medical Council

Desirable

• Substantive NHS experience.
• In depth experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics with at least 1 year of middle grade experience

Experience

Essential

• In depth experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics
• Completion of minimum 2-years' in a full-time specialty training programme in surgical specialties, or equivalent gained on a part-time basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies
• Completion of minimum 4-years' full-time postgraduate training, or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies
• Commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees.
• Substantive NHS experience. (12 month continuous experience)

Knoweldge & Skills

Essential

• Competence in basic clinical procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCS or equivalent ATLS or equivalent Registered with and holder of license to practise with the General Medical Council Desirable Substantive NHS experience. In depth experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics with at least 1 year of middle grade experience Experience Essential In depth experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics Completion of minimum 2-years' in a full-time specialty training programme in surgical specialties, or equivalent gained on a part-time basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies Completion of minimum 4-years' full-time postgraduate training, or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies Commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees. Substantive NHS experience. (12 month continuous experience) Knoweldge & Skills Essential Competence in basic clinical procedures. Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)